Location settings
Rename, position, tag, and set the status of a location.
Overview
Rename a location, update its map coordinates, designate it project-wide, set its status, or add tags. Only Administrators, Project Managers, and assigned Project Supervisors can edit these settings.
Opening Location Settings
On the home screen, click ⋮ on the location card and select Settings.
Basic Fields
Field
Notes
Location name
Renames the location; datasets and features are preserved.
Co-ordinates (Latitude / Longitude)
Updates the map pin. Use the map icon picker or type values directly.
Advanced Options
Click the sliders icon (top-right of panel) to expand:
Field
Notes
Project Wide Availability
Makes this a Reference Location — data is shared across all project locations. See Reference Locations.
Status
Open, Finished, or Closed — for filtering large location lists.
Tags
Type a tag in Add project tag and click +.
💡 Consistent tags (e.g.
2026, highway, client-acme) make filtering much faster.Saving Changes
Click Save. Click Cancel or ✕ to discard.
Other Options on the Location ⋮ Menu
- Share — give users access (see Sharing Projects & Locations)
- Export — export location data (see Exporting Data)
- Delete — permanently remove the location (cannot be undone)
- Create Layer File… — add a WMS or tile layer (see WMS & Custom Raster Layers)
- Uploaded Files — review files uploaded to this location
What's Next?